Erwin Salvatori
At his request, no service will be held.
Captain Erwin Joseph Salvatori, 88, Retired Master Mariner, went to be with his Lord and Savior in Bellingham on November 17, 2012. His wife, Elaine, was by his side.
He was born on October 7, 1924 in Sioux Falls, SD to Joseph Salvatori and Marjorie (Wyman). He graduated from Omaha Technical at age 17 and joined the Merchant Marine, coming in harm’s way during WWII and Congress gave him veteran’s status.
On August 13, 1949, in Alameda, CA, he married Geraldine Lucas.
Erwin left the sea for about 20 years to work in the construction trades and help raise his 4 children. He loved to fish and was active in Tacoma Little Theater. He also enjoyed his Masonic and Shrine Lodges.
He attended the University of Puget Sound. The sea called to him and he refreshed his credentials sailing with States Lines, American President Lines, and eventually became a ship’s captain. After retirement, he cared for his ailing wife until her death on February 28, 1991.
In 1993, Erwin met Elaine Gauthier of Bellevue and they were married in Enumclaw on July 26, 1995.
In 2002, he ran for public office in Washington State’s 15th district. Erwin was a gentle man who truly enjoyed life, his family, community, music, and baseball.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Salvatori, Douglas Walker (spouse of deceased daughter Geralyn), Cynthia Kennedy, sons Denny and Jonathan, Jana Jones (daughter-in-law), step- children Jean Gauthier, David Gauthier (Kelli), six grand children, two step-grand children, four great grandsons, brother Derald (Loretta), sisters Eloise Murray (Richard), Betty McBride (Norman), Janice Haselhuhn (Ronald), Lonnie Tennant (spouse of deceased sister Marjorie Jo), numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Geraldine Lucas Salvatori, Geralyn Walker (daughter), Mary Jean Scott (sister), Howard Scott (brother-in-law), Marjorie Jo Tennant (sister), and many West Highland Terriers.
At Erwin’s request, there will be no memorial service and his ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean. In lieu of flowers you may send memorial contributions to Shriner Childrens’ Hospitals.
Memories
From Jana Jones
Erwin will always be in our hearts.
From Mark Kennedy
Loved you much, miss you always!
From Ikuo Minagawa
Cynthia Kennedy,
When the data in my PC is completed at again, Yesterday, I have found the article of your father, Mr. Erwin Salvatore that died. I was very surprised.
The time of nearly ten years passed after I met your father at Seattle.
There was not a method that my PC was damaged, and your e-mail address and others were lost, and to contact so far. I am very sorry that I contact it by this method. It was nearly ten years after I met him after an interval of 40 years.
I am sorry and sad really.
I will express my heartfelt condolences for the death of your father
Ikuo Minagawa
From Japan
iku1171@yahoo.co.jp
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